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Langley volleyball team expecting another strong season
A couple of top players graduated and another transferred to a private school from last season’s state-champion Langley Saxons girls volleyball team. Still, the high-school squad returns and has enough talented players to remain a postseason contender this fall, as has been the case since the program began in 1999.
STATE ROUNDUP: HARRIS ACCEPTS NOMINATION; BALT. CITY COUNCIL GRILLS DPW; BALT. CO RESIDENTS FUME OVER POWER LINES; STATE COLLEGE AID FUND RUNS OUT OF MONEY
MARYLANDERS GATHER TO WATCH KAMALA HARRIS ACCEPT NOMINATION: Christine Vilbrun admits that, at first, her sister had to drag her out of her home in Harford County to attend a watch party in Baltimore, as Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night. William J. Ford/Maryland Matters.
Democrats see abortion issue as defining – and winning – issue in fall election
CHICAGO – Abortion has been a key talking point at the Democratic National Convention, with speeches focused on reproductive rights on every night of the convention. On Thursday night, the United Center was full of attendees wearing white in support of reproductive rights. Democratic Party candidates and officials see...
A new mail-voting exhibition is a reminder that its use dates back to the Civil War
A new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is a reminder that voting by mail with absentee ballots in the U.S. goes back more than 160 years before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gardner-Webb hosts Victory Day to celebrate students with special needs
Backed by a line of Gardner-Webb football players, the quarterback crossed into the end zone. The crowd erupted into cheers. The GWU Band blasted the fight song, and many parents and spectators smiled while holding back tears. On this special Victory Day celebration, everyone is on the winning team. ...
University of Maryland students begin moving in as semester starts back up
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Thousands of University of Maryland students (UMD) are preparing to return to the classroom next week. Friday was move-in day for freshmen and students, Chrissy Riley and her roommate Katie Kucner, are excited to be moving into their new housing on campus, ready to begin their new […]
Concern for Missing 24-Year-Old
Update: Helen Lin has been located. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Helen Lin, a missing 24-year-old from Silver Spring. Lin was last seen on Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 11 p.m....
Huskies Fall In Season Opener
PORTLAND, Ore. – Washington dropped its season opener at No. 22 Portland, 2-1, on Friday night at Merlo Field. Washington (0-1-0) outshot Portland (1-0-0), 10-8, with seven shots on goal. Jadon Bowton recorded three saves, the most for the senior since he also had three against Cal in October 2022. Portland jumped out to an early 1-0 lead with a goal by Sebastian Nava in the sixth minute. Five minutes later, Washington responded with Charlie Kosakoff's second career goal in the 11th minute off assists by Rhys Gourdie and Joe Dale . The Pilots retook the lead in the 61st...
School's Out! Fun's In! Teen Exploration Program and Camp Staycation!
Take advantage of free year-round day trips for Hyattsville students in grades 6-12! Explore local attractions, build memories, and enjoy hassle-free scheduled school days off. How it Works:. Drop of at Driskell Park Recreation Center. Limited spots available, first-come, first-served. Pre-register your kid(s) by clicking the link on a date...
Maryland football commit Malik Washington star-powers Spalding to marquee win in Big Ten country
Malik Washington backed up a summerlong attention spree Friday night in Ohio. The Maryland football recruit posted a nearly flawless passing line, while leading Archbishop Spalding (Md.) to a road win against Ohio's second-ranked team. In Akron, Washington completed 23 of 27 passes for 239 yards and three touchdown passes...
Residents of new DC luxury apartment building complain of flooding, rising fees
Residents of a new luxury apartment building in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood are furious after the building flooded and their utility fees continue to spike. Cielo resident Alessandra Torres said the leak started in her bathroom about 1 a.m. Thursday. She said she and her boyfriend bailed with buckets, but after a couple of hours, they faced a torrent. Beyond their door, it sounded like a babbling brook.
8-year-old girl flown to hospital after fall from zipline at Camp Letts in Edgewater area
EDGEWATER, Md. — An 8-year-old girl fell from a zipline Saturday in the Edgewater area, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department told 11 News. Firefighters and EMS personnel were called around 2:40 p.m. for a "long fall" in the 4000 block of Camp Letts Road at Camp Letts. Preliminary...
Charles County Fair coming to town, celebrates 100th anniversary
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The annual Charles County Fair returns for its 100th anniversary this September, and fairgoers can cash in on special deals. The fair will be held at 8400 Fairgrounds Road in La Plata from Thursday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 15. Established in 1924, the fair highlights the county’s […]
Dawgs To Wrap Up Homestand With Sunday Matinee Against UC Irvine
SEATTLE – Looking to extend their unbeaten streak to 10, Washington concludes a three-match homestand Sunday afternoon, hosting UC Irvine for a 1 p.m. PT kickoff at Husky Soccer Stadium. It will be UW's Camper Reunion Match, with the Huskies welcoming their campers from this past summer back to...
The Spotlight: Washington's juvenile justice crisis
This week's episode of The Spotlight with David Rose covers Washington's "broken" juvenile justice system, a vicious attack and robbery carried out by five juveniles, and the Mexican drug cartel's grip on western Washington.
The Ultimate CFB Talent & Development Dashboard
The newly developed College Football Talent Development Dashboard compiles player data from the 2014 recruiting class onward, utilizing 247 Sports data to assess talent development at UW Washington and other programs. This dashboard includes metrics like career scores, which reflect player performance while accounting for recruiting rankings, and offers insights into the correlation between star ratings and subsequent success. Notably, it captures the development outcomes of various programs, showcasing how Washington's players have exceeded expectations compared to their peers. Additionally, the dashboard allows users to explore current rosters and analyze how teams are stacking up ahead of the upcoming season.
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